Shepherd & Dog food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Rochford
Shepherd & Dog holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 30 April 2025, 14 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Shepherd And Dog, Ballards Gore, Stambridge, SS4 2DA
How it compares in Rochford
In Rochford, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Shepherd & Dog sits behind roughly 491 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 491 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 11% | ← Shepherd & Dog | |
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | 1% |
A further 106 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Shepherd & Dog none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Shepherd & Dog, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballards Gore Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Stambridge Meadows Care Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| The Lakes Stambridge Fisheries Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2020 |
| Apton Hall Events Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Canewdon Endowed County Primary School Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
Questions about Shepherd & Dog
What is Shepherd & Dog's food hygiene rating?
Shepherd & Dog has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rochford Council on 30 April 2025.
Is Shepherd & Dog safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shepherd & Dog last inspected?
Shepherd & Dog was last inspected on 30 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rochford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shepherd & Dog?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shepherd & Dog compare to other places in Rochford?
83% of the 591 rated food businesses in Rochford hold the top rating of 5, while Shepherd & Dog holds a 4. 65 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rochford Council inspects Shepherd & Dog and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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